Hackney is a diverse and brilliant borough. It is divided into four neighbourhoods:

• Homerton
• Stoke Newington
• Shoreditch
• North East

Each of these neighbourhoods has it own Area Youth Forum. Each Forum is made up of about 15 young people who meet weekly.

Youth Forums represent the voice of young people in their area

We do this by going out in the community and researching young people’s needs as well as organising youth events, films projects and other innovative projects. We also undertake accredited training and go on weekend residential trips outside London. Well, we have to have a little fun too, you know!

How do I join?

Anyone can join a Youth Forum (as long as you're age 11 - 19). Here's a list of each of the Forums, and where we meet:

North East Youth Forum + Homerton Youth Forum (Fridays 4.00 – 6.00pm)

• Frampton Park Community Centre, Frampton Park Estate, E9 7PF
• Contact: Trevor English trevor.english@hackney.gov.uk

Shoreditch Youth Forum (Thursdays 4.30 – 6.30pm)

• Bridge Academy, Laburnum Street, London E2 8BA
• Contact: Nazia Gofur nazia.gofur@hackney.gov.uk (020 8356 3803)

Stoke Newington Youth Forum (Tuesdays 4.30 – 6.30pm)

• Young Hackney Stoke Newington, Shakespeare Walk, N16 8TS
• Contact: Mandy Richards mandy.richards@hackney.gov.uk (020 8356 5433)